2022 BMW 4-Series

Based on the BMW 3 Series sedan, the 2022 BMW 4-Series is broadly appealing aside from its love-it-or-leave-it grille design. Choosing a darker color helps to minimize the bold nose’s visual impact, but if BMW wanted to gift Audi and Mercedes-Benz to new customers, it could not have chosen a better method.

This year, BMW makes minor standard and optional equipment changes to the 4 Series. It’s also expanded availability of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive; there’s now a rear-drive version of the M440i coupe as well as all-wheel-drive versions of the 430i and M440i convertible.

As is true of the 3 Series, the 2022 BMW 4-Series is enjoyable to drive, even in base 430i form. If you’re shopping for a sport-luxury coupe or convertible, the 2022 BMW 4-Series is well worth consideration.

The BMW 4 Series two-door coupe and convertible are available in 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i, and M440i xDrive. The 430i versions have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque), while the M440i packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (382 hp, 369 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard for all 4 Series versions.

BMW hasn’t made any major changes to the 4-series coupe and convertible for 2022, but there are a few small ones that warrant a mention. The higher-powered M440i coupe model is now available in a rear-wheel-drive configuration and all trims now come with ambient interior lighting as standard.

The optional Premium package now includes power lumbar support, a head-up display, and gesture controls for the car’s infotainment system. Two new colors are offered—Brooklyn Grey Metallic and Aventurin Red Metallic—while the car’s standard faux-leather upholstery is now perforated.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The same two overachieving engines offered in the 3-series are available in the 4-series. Models designated 430i are powered by a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The M440i is powered by a silky-smooth turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that gains an assist from a 48-volt hybrid system to make 382-hp.

The 2022 BMW 4-Series provides a sporty driving experience, courtesy of a retuned suspension, a more-aggressive steering calibration, a wider rear track, and a lower center of gravity than the 3-series sedan. Still, we tested the M440i coupe and came away less impressed with its driving character than its terrific inline-six.

Apart from strong brakes that performed well in our 70-to-zero-mph test (149 feet), the Bimmer’s rubbery steering and the compliant ride didn’t deliver the same satisfaction we got from the M340i sedan.

During our test drive of an all-wheel-drive 430i xDrive model, we noted decent power from the turbocharged four-cylinder but came away with a similar complaint about the car’s too-soft suspension.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates the four-cylinder 430i coupe will earn 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Adding all-wheel drive into the equation drops those figures to 24 and 33 mpg, respectively.

The six-cylinder M440i is rated at 22 mpg city and 31 highway. We haven’t tested the M440i model on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, but the 430i xDrive delivered 34 mpg over the 200-mile test. For more information about the 2022 BMW 4-Series’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Shoppers may not notice much difference between the cabins of the 2022 BMW 4-Series and the 3-series unless they’re in the back seat. The dashboard layout, interior materials, and primary controls look to be identical to the four-door 3-series’, although we noticed that the lower roofline in the 4-series gives it a less spacious feel.

Trunk space is less generous here than in the 3-series, especially in the convertible model; in our testing, we fit five carry-on suitcases in the trunk of the coupe model, one less than in the 3-series sedan.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2022 BMW 4-Series comes with the same standard 8.8-inch and optional 10.3-inch infotainment screens as the 3-series sedan.

Both displays run the latest version of BMW’s iDrive 7 infotainment software, which pairs an intuitive interface with a console-mounted click wheel controller for easy use while driving; those who prefer to interact with the display directly can do since both are touchscreens.

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and in-dash navigation will all be standard while a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, onboard Wi-Fi, and a wireless smartphone charging pad are optional extras.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

BMW offers a host of driver-assistance features as standard with more advanced features available as options. For more information about the 2022 BMW 4-Series4-series’ crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

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